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River Falls School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): River Falls School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $73,891, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$73,891
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,049
Per-pupil spending
3,479
Students enrolled
79th
Pct. in WI
$73,891

River Falls School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,891, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,479 students.

  • 79th percentile for Wisconsin
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,891

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,049

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,479 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

3.7% above Wisconsin average

Nationally, River Falls School District's estimated average out-pays 49% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

River Falls School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,891 Top 51% higher than 49% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. River Falls School District $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About River Falls School District

River Falls School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Wisconsin, serving 3,479 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,049. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,891, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5513050 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in River Falls School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 3.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 79% of them.

On the budget side, River Falls School District reports $48.9M in total expenditure against $54.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.1M, special-education teacher pay is $3.3M.

How does River Falls School District compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Wisconsin average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

River Falls School District $73,891
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

River Falls School District pays +3.4% more than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $14,049 vs $20,171

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$54.2M
Total Revenue
$48.9M
Total Expenditure
$16.5M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.1M
Regular Program
$3.3M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Baraboo School District
$64,225
2,715 students
Greendale School District
$80,939
2,673 students
Reedsburg School District
$71,448
2,661 students
Hortonville Area School District
$63,532
4,336 students
Port Washington-Saukville School District
$78,792
2,606 students
Fort Atkinson School District
$82,366
2,581 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in River Falls School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts River Falls School District's average teacher salary at $73,891, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does River Falls School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

River Falls School District pays 3.7% more than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $73,891.

How does River Falls School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

River Falls School District pays 13.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,891.

What is the per-pupil spending in River Falls School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts River Falls School District's per-student spending at approximately $14,049 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in River Falls School District?

River Falls School District has 3,479 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of River Falls School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of River Falls School District's total expenditure of $48.9M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. River Falls School District's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.